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Are you aware of the difference between the conscious mind and the subconscious mind<\/a>? Do you have subconscious beliefs that are holding you back<\/a> in life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the subconscious beliefs in our minds are out of alignment with what our conscious minds want, we experience conflicts. The first step to getting rid of harmful subconscious beliefs is becoming aware of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to learn how you can get rid of the subconscious beliefs that are holding you back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Subconscious Mind<\/strong> and How You Got This Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This chapter 1 summary from You Are a Badass <\/em>will help you understand the deep-seated beliefs that have been holding you back. Once you are aware of what\u2019s been keeping you stuck, you can begin to change your life<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the subconscious beliefs in our minds are out of alignment with what our conscious minds want, we experience conflicts between what we\u2019re trying to create and what we actually create. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all have a conscious mind and a subconscious mind. We are aware of the conscious mind \u2014 it\u2019s where we figure things out, worry, and process information. The subconscious mind is non-analytical; it\u2019s where our feelings and instincts reside. It\u2019s where we store all the information we receive as children, and it believes<\/em> this input without filtering it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if our parents showed us that marriage means violence, our subconscious stores this as our truth. If our parents tell us that our family just doesn\u2019t know how to make money, we believe them. The subconscious serves as the \u201cblueprint for our lives,\u201d controlling our conscious minds, but we\u2019re oblivious to these underlying beliefs that run our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ridding Yourself of Subconscious Beliefs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The conscious mind thinks it’s in control, but it’s not. The subconscious mind doesn\u2019t think, but is<\/em> in control \u2014 and could be holding us back from what we want to create. This is why we\u2019re sometimes mystified about what\u2019s keeping us from living our best life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, say you were raised by a dad who struggled financially. He was negative about money and was away from home a lot trying to make a living. Your subconscious would equate money to struggle, pain, and dad\u2019s unavailability. As an adult, you may manifest these subconscious beliefs by staying broke no matter how hard you consciously try to make money. Or say you long to find love, but your subconscious mind<\/a> says intimacy leads to pain; you\u2019ll likely remain alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acknowledge Your Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No matter what you think you want, if there\u2019s a subconscious belief that links your desire to pain, you won\u2019t let yourself achieve it, or fully experience the achievement \u2014 and you\u2019ll probably lose it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having an inhibiting subconscious belief is like being unable to sit on your front porch because there\u2019s a terrible odor. You can try fans or air fresheners, but until you realize there\u2019s something rotting underneath the house, the odor won\u2019t go away. Similarly, if you don\u2019t root out the subconscious belief that\u2019s holding you back, you will remain stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step to getting rid of harmful beliefs is becoming aware of them. To do this, examine the dysfunctional areas of your life and try to hear the stories your subconscious is telling you. These stories could be something like, \u201cGoing on a diet means never enjoying a meal again.\u201d Or, \u201cMaking money means selling out and doing something I don\u2019t love.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you aware of the difference between the conscious mind and the subconscious mind? Do you have subconscious beliefs that are holding you back in life? When the subconscious beliefs in our minds are out of alignment with what our conscious minds want, we experience conflicts. The first step to getting rid of harmful subconscious beliefs is becoming aware of them. 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